MigrantoImmigrants in Equatorial Guinea
11.3K foreigners live in Equatorial Guinea — 1% of the country's population
Immigrants in Equatorial Guinea by country
The 3 largest groups make up 84% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| France | 5917 |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 1936 |
| Spain | 1658 |
| Cameroon | 1033 |
| Nigeria | 464 |
| Gabon | 331 |
By region of origin
67% of immigrants come from Europe
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Key facts
Immigrants in Equatorial Guinea in numbers
French are the largest group by a wide margin
52% of all immigrants were born in France, while the next group accounts for just 17%.
Immigrant population in Equatorial Guinea over time
Foreigners living in Equatorial Guinea, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 2214 |
| 1995 | 2934 |
| 2000 | 3650 |
| 2005 | 5325 |
| 2010 | 6996 |
| 2015 | 8746 |
| 2020 | 10506 |
| 2024 | 11339 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in Equatorial Guinea, by year
| Year | French | Sao Tome and Principe | Spaniards | Cameroonians | Nigerians |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1154 | 378 | 324 | 202 | 91 |
| 1995 | 1529 | 501 | 429 | 268 | 121 |
| 2000 | 1903 | 623 | 534 | 333 | 150 |
| 2005 | 2776 | 909 | 779 | 486 | 219 |
| 2010 | 3649 | 1194 | 1023 | 638 | 287 |
| 2015 | 4561 | 1493 | 1279 | 798 | 359 |
| 2020 | 5482 | 1794 | 1536 | 957 | 430 |
| 2024 | 5917 | 1936 | 1658 | 1033 | 464 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in Equatorial Guinea
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in Equatorial Guinea
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in Equatorial Guinea?
Around 11.3K immigrants live in Equatorial Guinea — the world's #195 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of Equatorial Guinea are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 1% of the population of Equatorial Guinea — that's 11.3K out of a total population of 1.9M.
Where do most immigrants in Equatorial Guinea come from?
Most immigrants in Equatorial Guinea come from France, Sao Tome and Principe and Spain — these three countries account for about 84% of all immigrants.
How many French live in Equatorial Guinea?
Around 5.9K French live in Equatorial Guinea — about 52% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in Equatorial Guinea growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in Equatorial Guinea has grown from 8.7K to 11.3K, about 30%.
Where does the data on immigrants in Equatorial Guinea come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in Equatorial Guinea. Their children born in Equatorial Guinea are not included.
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